The Platinum Business Credit Card Review

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The Platinum Business Credit Card
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The Platinum Business Credit Card, issued by American Express®, is an ideal card for business owners with good credit who prefer to manage all business-related expenses on one credit card and plan to carry a revolving balance.

The card has a reasonable interest rate for those who qualify, providing a low cost option for paying business expenses over time. The card also offers a 0% introductory rate for twelve months on purchases and a fixed 4.99% introductory rate for the life of the loan on balance transfers made during the application process or posted to the account within 45 days.

Those who are familiar with American Express® cards know that a variety of services and benefits are available to cardholders that include various purchase security features, up to $100,000 in travel accident insurance, and special discounts at participating merchants including AT&T®, FedEx®, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM®, and Hertz®. However, it is important to review the disclosures for participating merchant discounts, as restrictions and limitations do apply in order to take advantage of the discounts.

Cardholders are also granted access to the Membership Reward Express® program for no additional annual fee. The program offers cardholders the opportunity to redeem accumulated points for various services and benefits. For those who are not familiar with the Membership Reward Options program, it is one of the most flexible credit card reward programs available as it has no yearly limit and no expiration applied to earned points.

Therefore, those who qualify for the lowest rate offered, are planning to carry a revolving balance (due to the reasonably low interest rate), and will be able to take advantage of the discounts and reward program offered may find The Platinum Business Credit Card beneficial.

Review Date: September 22, 2008

Note: The review on this card was updated on September 22, 2008. The review is believed to be accurate during the update, however, information posted may have changed since the update. We strongly suggest that you carefully read the Terms and Conditions statement that accompanies the credit card application.

Credit Card Rate Details
Intro Rate (Intro APR): 0% APR for 12 Months
Intro Applied Towards: Purchases
Additional Intro Details: A 4.99% introductory rate is available on balance transfers for the life of the loan if a transfer is submitted during the application process or posted within 45 days. Introductory rate applies to purchases made using the card at physical locations.
Purchase APR: As low as Prime + 2.99% (Variable)
The APR for purchases is based on the Prime Rate.
Cash APR: 19.99% (Variable)
The APR for cash advances is based on the Prime Rate.
There is a minimum APR on cash advances.
Finance Configuration: Average Daily Balance (including new purchases)

Credit Card Fee Details
Annual Fee: $0
Additional Cardholders: $0
Grace Period: 25 Days
Late Payment Fee: $19 if balance is less than $400; $38 if balance is $400 or more
Over the Limit Fee: $35
Cash Advance Fee: 3%, $5 minimum for Express Cash transactions
Balance Transfer Fee: There is no balance transfer fee associated with this offer. However, future balance transfers may incur a fee as disclosed at the time of the applicable transaction.
Maximum Credit Limit: $50,000

Credit Card Reward Program Details (Point)
Points Per Dollar: 1 Point
Point Details: Points are redeemable for merchandise, entertainment, and travel related benefits.
Expiration: None
Yearly Limit: None

Features
Most Attractive Feature(s):
Access to Membership Rewards Express® program; special discounts at participating merchants; many benefits and additional perks; no annual fee.
Least Attractive Feature(s):
Not all applicants may qualify for the lowest rate offered.
Additional Features:
Various Internet account related services.
Purchase protection.
Extended warranty for purchases.
Up to $100,000 in travel accident insurance.
Lost luggage insurance.
Auto rental insurance.
Emergency card replacement.
Access to OPEN: The Small Business Network services.
Option to enroll in the fee-free Membership Rewards Express® program.
Discounts at FedEx®, Hertz®, AT&T, and other participating merchants.
See website for additional benefits.

Important Notations
Card is currently unavailable to residents of Puerto Rico. The APR for purchases varies according to the applicant's credit history and will be 2.99%, 4.99%, 6.99% or 9.99% + Prime Rate. See website for complete terms and conditions of card usage and application disclosure.

Additional Information
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